Ethernet determinism 2

[wilwads]

I am looking for data that shows determinism of Ethernet vs. Arcnet.<br>
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We use Arcnet on a 8-10 node system running QNX4 and I would like to migrate to Ethernet. Several engineers in my company harp on Ethernet's nondeterministic nature. I feel that with just 10 nodes, and very low utilization, determinism is not an issue, but I need DATA.<br>
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Please help me show these people the light!<br>
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Wil Wadsworth<br>
Novellus Systems, Inc.

 

[rajesh]

If you are using Win-NT then use network monitoring tool to annalyse your network

 

[Rench]

Ethernet in nature is nondeterministic but that is not a<br>
problem when you have the right backbone. With only 10 node<br>
a small ethernet switch can route your traffic with no<br>
problem in the way of making sure the data gets there. I work with Xylan equipment and bandwidth or reliabilty has never been an issue.